Fire Safety Advisor

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Vice Chancellor's Office
Health and Safety
CSM - King's Cross, London UK
Grade 5
£38,010.00 - £45,603.00 per annum (with potential)

Permanent

Full time - 35 hours per week

30 October 2019 23:55

The opportunity

The Fire Safety Advisor is part of a team of health and safety professionals who report to the Director of Health and Safety. The purpose of the role is to provide competent advice and guidance on fire safety matters to Estates, the Colleges and the wider university.

The role is responsible for the University’s fire safety management system including the development and implementation of policies and procedures, delivery of fire safety training, undertaking audits and inspections, completing fire risk assessments and reporting on fire safety matters to the relevant people and/ or committees.

The roles will also undertake fire safety investigations if and when necessary.

About you


Qualifications

Essential:

  • Third party certificated as either a fire risk assessor or auditor, through the Institution of Fire Engineers’ Register of Fire Risk Assessors and Auditors or similar, or working towards certification;
  • CFPA Diploma in Fire Prevention or level 4 BTEC   Diploma in Fire Safety and C05 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment;
  • Relevant fire safety professional qualifications and/or working towards membership with Institution of Fire Engineers or similar organisation;
  • The post holder will need to demonstrate suitable experience in both inspection and management of fire safety in a relevant organisation;
  • Experience of designing and delivering fire safety training to a diverse audience;
  • Thorough up-to-date knowledge of fire safety legislation and best practice;

Desirable:

  • Degree in science, health & safety or an engineering discipline
  • A qualification in general health and safety (e.g. NEBOSH Certificate);
  • A willingness to gain other relevant qualifications if necessary;
  • Experience in working a Higher Education or Creative Arts environment.

Skills and Competencies Required

Working in large, multi-disciple organisation.

Untaken fire risk assessments for complex building.

Implementation of fire management system and building fire strategies.  

Developing and delivering training to various stakeholders.

Communicates effectively orally and in writing adapting the message for a diverse audience in an inclusive and accessible way.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to document complex technical material, write and implement policy and  procedural information and clearly explain matters of detail.

Produce meaningful, high quality reports.

Strong decision-making capabilities with the ability to evidence and present rationale for decisions made in terms of policy matters, day-to-day practical fire safety issues and contribution to acute situations where practical fire safety direction, guidance and advice are essential.

Good presentation skills to deliver information and training on complex Fire Safety topics to a range of audiences.

Motivates and leads a team effectively, setting clear objectives to manage performance.

Strong management skills with a demonstrable ability to develop high performing teams.

Ability to think and operate strategically, provide clear direction, sponsor change and continuous improvement.

Authoritative and credible demeanour, able to challenge constructively, engage colleagues and build solid, effective and enduring relationships.

Adept in analysing and managing hazardous or emergency situations  whilst generating confidence from colleagues and associates.

Applies innovative approaches in teaching, learning or professional  practice to support excellent teaching, pedagogy and inclusivity.

Applies own research to develop learning and assessment practice.

Ability to apply informed and experienced professional judgement in the planning and resolution of issues rather than reference to rules and regulations.

The ability to research, assimilate and organise complex information, making appropriate judgements about the relevance of information for specific groups.

A strong track record and practical experience of incident control, investigation, recording and reporting.

Demonstrable experience of supporting the management of construction and refurbishment works (in occupied buildings) within a large multi-disciplinary organisation.


 

This opportunity is closed to applications.